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Take a Leek… For Example

Take a Leek… For Example

Leeks, like their cousins shallots, onions and cippolini, are a staple in many dishes. The alliums mentioned each have a slightly different texture and flavor, but rarely serve as the main ingredient in a recipe. Enter the Leek Tart. I first tried this several years ago - got the recipe from The Joy of Cooking. Back then I couldn't make a pie crust to save my life. Somehow, though, over the years, I've gained my mother's ability to whip together a crust, roll it out (ok, it's still never a circle, which the math geek in me HATES) and have it baking...Read More